AWARE

Providing a more inclusive environment for students with special needs

AWARE at a Glance

Picture this: no matter what you say, no one is listening. No matter how you try to talk, no one understands what you are saying. Every time you want to explore, everyone tries to stop you. People are constantly shying away from you and tiptoeing around you. It is in this atmosphere that people with special needs attempt to function every second of their lives, and it is in this atmosphere that Aware is committed to changing. We endeavor to provide students with special needs an inclusive environment.

Sarah Raza, the founder and CEO of Aware, pitches at the annual Social Venture Partners Seattle Fast Pitch Competition. In the end Aware won 2nd place and thanks to additional audience donations received $2,000 in funding. ​Since then, AWARE has move past just workshops in elementary schools, and now has established clubs in high schools.

Impact

We have impacted a total of 250+ students across 5 schools in the Greater Seattle Area.